The episode itself was pretty much what I expected. The final showdown between Slade and Arrow was a letdown, though I suppose their conflict was more a battle of morality anyways (which is underlined in the Purgatory scene).

The only thing that stood out for me was the Nyssa x League of Assassins cameo. Who wouldn't love a hot female ninja with a sexy accent? I thought the head nod of respect that she gave Lance was awesome as well.

The conversation on the beach between Oliver and Felicity felt REALLY awkward. There wasn't much chemistry in the scene and it came off as sort of forced / creepy.

11:32 pm May 14, 2014

Aaron wrote:

wait i don't get it, if he's in Hong Kong, how the hell was he back on the island for 5 years? i thought he never left since the sub was destroyed?

12:40 am May 15, 2014

Chris wrote:

True, Crim. After so many loose ends being tied up, the relationship between Ollie and Felicity was left with an eerie feeling. Not so much as a hug to break the awkwardness of the conversation on the Island? Even after what she did to help save the day? C'mon...

3:46 am May 15, 2014

Jane wrote:

I think the conversation on the beach was meant to be awkward. It would certainly be awkward about talking about something which was really true inside. Just assuming because I am an Olicity fan. #olicity

5:10 am May 15, 2014

Eva wrote:

I am sorry - I COMPLETELY disagree with the comments here on the 'awkwardness' of the conversation between Oliver and Felicity on the island. I genuinely thought that it was perfect. If the writers had thrown themselves in with starting an obvious relationship between the two characters, then all romantic tension would be lost over the next season. It'd be a letdown for those 'Olicity' fans who tune in just to see what happens. However, nor could the characters completely dismiss the obvious feelings they have for one another.
During season 1, Oliver basically informed Felicity (at the Queen Consolidated office) that he could not act on any feelings that he may have had for her because of who he is and what danger it would put her in. He hasn't changed that during season 2, so it would make no sense for the writers to suddenly go all 'gung-ho' with the characters in one episode. Therefore Oliver would still need to be cautious and reserved in his conversations with Felicity. And she, still slightly unsure of herself and what he actually does feel.
The conversation they had on the island kept true to the characters, but still hinted at the fact that they are acknowledging that they both know that there was more truth in the way they acted when Oliver told Felicity that he loved her (no matter that it was intended as a ploy).
What I got from that scene was: they do both love one another (even Diggle knows it - hence giving them a moment alone) and they are starting to suspect exactly how the other feels, but they are also still aware of the boundaries.
Anyway, I suppose everyone has different perceptions of things. Just thought I'd just post mine as a bit of a defence of the episode....
Go Team Arrow!

6:46 am May 15, 2014

Awesomenessredefined wrote:

I loved the series finale. It was almost perfect except for a few details for me.
1) I have loved the character of Slade Wilson throughout the 2 seasons. However, for me, that last scene was kinda poor. His last line was something like "Do you think I'll not escape? Do you think I'll not hurt the ones you love?". In the comics, Deathstroke is one of the best villains ever. A ruthless assassin who almost singlehandedly took down the justice league by himself. He seemed to be a character whose morals existed but he simply ignored them most of the time. By the ending, he was just a madman craving revenge. Especially with the Mirakuru gone, I expected him to disappear after the fight and cause chaos in other cities and earning money for it. His line of "you don't kill me. you kill me. either way i win" was superb. But there just was no transformation in him for me, which I was expecting. He turned out to be just a revenge character. I hope he escapes and later returns to the city on a mission, not to just avenge Shado's death.
2) Felicity and Oliver : Fans have been wanting this couple for a long time. Some people mentioned that the beach scene was really awkward. The beach scene really revealed their feelings for each other; it was a good scene IMO. What killed it was the initial "I love you" scene. Oliver did mean it and Felicity did too. However there was no visible chemistry between them at all. They're 2 entirely different people and I cannot see the good in that this time.

8:08 am May 15, 2014

dammn wrote:

omg has this show really come to the point where all that interests you is Olivers and Feliity's relationship? I'm much morre interested with what choice Diggle will make, what decisions Roy will do but mostly, what will happen to Starling and DeT. Lance. I come here to actually see what people predict about S03 and all i seen is discussions about the beach scene... damnnnn

11:36 am May 15, 2014

predictable in a good way wrote:

I never though roy was going to leave esp after the reveal ablout Diggle because Oliver will need backup and I'm sure since he is going to be a father he will need to be more carefull so he can be their for Layla. I'm also glad Thea left because her character hasnt had much growth and this way she will and can come back in season 4 stronger with a real purpose. I'm glad Sara isnt dead and this leaves the door open for her to make a cameo in the future because she did tell laurel she would see her again. As for Olicity I knew that Slade would try to make him choose between Laruel and Felicity. Ravager told Diggle she was going after her when they fought . Oliver making the comment about not being able to get close enough to cure Slade , s why I called BS as soon as the scene in the mansion occured. I believed every word right up until he said " I love you" but when he said "do you understand" I knew it was a setup, because he wouldnt have left her alone. He didnt want to leave Laurel alone to go to the police station in episode 22. I agree with the fact that he obviously has feeling for her and she was baiting him to admit it when they were on the beach. Dig saw it since the episode with Barry Allen which is why he left them alone to talk but Oliver will not act on them because he relationship track record his horrific: Laurel, Sara, Helena, Isabel, Shado,& that cop. He doesnt want to risk the one relationship that he really needs which is why he only smiled.

1:37 pm May 15, 2014

Anonymous wrote:

Hey, then why.does season 1 say "after 5 years on a hellish island" if oliver spends the rest in honkong (or other places)

1:37 pm May 15, 2014

Kartik wrote:

Hey, then why.does season 1 say "after 5 years on a hellish island" if oliver spends the rest in honkong (or other places)

5:43 pm May 15, 2014

JOE EXAURD wrote:

end doesnt satify the need.....what about Felicity who loved much Oliver..actually i wanted to see them together,

5:58 pm May 15, 2014

Innocent wrote:

That's a nice summary. I like it.

4:09 am May 16, 2014

TheCanary wrote:

Thats a one heck of a summary..havnt seen the episode but felt like ive seen it.Thanks a lot

12:57 pm May 16, 2014

a fan wrote:

i think its good all our questions will be answered in season 3

1:35 pm June 4, 2014

anushka wrote:

Like this ep so so much,including oliver and felicity uh uh uh.....

1:47 pm June 4, 2014

sonam wrote:

What an amazing ep! I agree with the idea of being oliver and felicity together,forever and ever...!.! Ten on ten

2:35 pm June 9, 2014

URMOM wrote:

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